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GRAUPNER Falcon 12 Manual

2,4 ghz hott receiver with 3-axis gyro (and vario)
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Falcon 12 (plus), GR-18, GR-24 PRO
Firmware V2 for 2,4 GHz HoTT receiver with 3-axis gyro (and vario)
No. S1019.AIR
No. S1034
No. S1035
No. 33579
No. 33583

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  • Page 1 Manual Falcon 12 (plus), GR-18, GR-24 PRO Firmware V2 for 2,4 GHz HoTT receiver with 3-axis gyro (and vario) No. S1019.AIR No. S1034 No. S1035 No. 33579 No. 33583...
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Fixed-wing model ................12 Helicopter model ................12 Connections ..................13 Power supply .................13 Binding .....................14 Receiver Falcon 12 (plus) ..............14 Receiver GR-18 HoTT and GR-24 PRO HoTT ........15 Receiver reset ................15 Gyro initialization before starting the flight operation ....16 "Telemetry" menu ................17 SETTING &...
  • Page 4 Expert mode "Yes" ..............36 Display "Base setup control" ............38 Display "Axis assignment" .............42 Firmware update ................48 SIMPLIFIED DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ........50 Manufacturer ................50 Notes on environmental protection ..........51 Care and maintenance ..............51 Warranty conditions ...............51 4 / 52 S1019_S1034_S1035_33579_33583_FW2_DE_V1.0sh...
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  • Page 6: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing a Graupner receiver with 3-axis gyro of the type Falcon 12 (plus), GR-18 HoTT or GR-24 PRO HoTT. Read the manual carefully to use the receiver optimally und first of all to safely control your models. If you experience any trouble during operation, take the instructions to help or ask your dealer or Graupner Service Centre.

  • Page 7: Intended Use

    • Receiver of your choice • Manual Note Graupner/SJ works continuously to the further development of the products. We must therefore reserve the right to change the scope of delivery in terms of form, technology and equipment. 7 / 52...

  • Page 8: Technical Data

    Technical data Falcon 12 (plus) Falcon 12 No. S1034 No. S1035 Temperature range - 15...+70 °C - 15...+70 °C Antenna length 2 x wire 145 mm 1 x wire 145 mm All-up weight, 7  g approx. 2400 ... 2483.5 2400 ... 2483.5 Frequency Dimensions approx.

  • Page 9: Connection Table

    GR-24 PRO HoTT No. 33583 Temperature range - 15...+70 °C Antenna length 2 x wire 145 mm Total weight approx.: 18 g Frequency 2400 ... 2483.5 MHz Dimensions approx. 46 x 31 x 14 mm Modulation 2.4 GHz FHSS Power consumption 70 mA Operating voltage (2.5) 3.6 ...

  • Page 10: Symbol Description

    Symbol description Always observe the information indicated by these warning signs. Particularly those which are additionally marked with the words CAUTION or WARNING. The signal word WARNING indicates the potential for serious injury, the signal word CAUTION indicates possibility of lighter injuries. Note The signal word indicates potential malfunctions.
  • Page 11 • Only use the components and spare parts that we recommend. Always use matching, original Graupner plug-in connections of the same design and material. • Make sure that all of the plug-in connections are tight. When dis- connecting the plug-in connections, do not pull the cables.

  • Page 12: Installation

    Installation The receiver must be mounted on the receiver platform so that its axes are aligned parallel to the model axes and that they remain per- manent. The optional double adhesive pads S8376 are suitable for attaching the receiver. Also suitable are power strips or so-called mirror adhe- sive tape.

  • Page 13: Connections

    The polarity of the plug-in system cannot be reversed. Do not apply force, but insert the plugs to the stop as far as they will go. Note For the receivers Falcon 12 and 12 plus, insert the plugs with the brown or black cable upwards, until the stop. Power supply For the battery connection are designated the ports provided with an additional "B".

  • Page 14: Binding

    1. Prepare the transmitter or model memory to be bound accord- ing to the instructions for binding. 2. Switch the receiver power supply on. 3. The LED of the receiver Falcon 12 (plus) HoTT lights up con- stantly red. 4. Approximately 15 seconds after the receiver is switched on, its red LED starts to flash, indicating that the receiver is now in bind mode.

  • Page 15: Receiver Gr-18 Hott And Gr-24 Pro Hott

    Receiver GR-18 HoTT and GR-24 PRO HoTT Binding step-by-step 1. Prepare the transmitter to be bound according to its instructions for binding. 2. Switch the receiver power supply on. The LED of a receiver GR-18 HoTT or GR-24 PRO HoTT lights up constantly red.

  • Page 16: Gyro Initialization Before Starting The Flight Operation

    Gyro initialization before starting the flight operation Each time the receiver system is switched on, the gyro system and possibly also the vario of the receiver require approx. 2 seconds for initialization. During this period, the model must not be moved. Initialization of the gyro step-by-step 1.

  • Page 17: Telemetry" Menu

    RX DATA These instructions also provide information on how to access this ALARM SETTING menu. Change accordingly to the first setting page of the Falcon 12 (plus), GR-18 or GR-24 PRO HoTT receiver. Note The setting values shown in the following display illustrations always show the standard values.
  • Page 18 Max. altitude 33583 GR-24 PRO RECEIVER 2.05 Not applicable to receiver S1019.AIR and S1035 Falcon 12 LANGUAGE: English Ant1 100% Ant2 100% Model type: Airplane In the value field of this line, a maximum height can be specified, ALARM VOLT: 3.8V...
  • Page 19 SUMD and connected crosswise with two satellite cables, a reciprocal satellite connection is created. • “SBUSin” (only Falcon 12 and Falcon 12 plus) If a receiver set to “SBUS” or SBUS compatible receiver is con- nected to a receiver set to “SBUSin” as described under “Kx: SBUSin”, a simple satellite connection is created with the...
  • Page 20 The receiver-specific connection is suitable for connecting telem- etry sensors. When the receiver is switched on, previously con- nected devices are automatically detected. • VOLTAGE After switching through this connection port as described before, a DC voltage of max. 25,5 V can be displayed instead of the receiver voltage.

  • Page 21: Displays "Fixed-Wing Models

    Displays "Fixed-wing models" Display "Free mixer" Notes When using the gyro, see the following description of the display page "Gyro setting", ... • ... always set the number of ailerons in the transmitter accord- ing to the respective transmitter instructions. •...

  • Page 22: Programming Examples

    TRAVEL –/+ In these two lines you can define the mixer ratio in relation to the source channel (FROM CHANNEL); the value is set separately for both directions. Programming examples V-tail with rudder differential FREE MIXER FREE MIXER FREE MIXER MIXER MIXER MIXER...

  • Page 23: Display "Gyro Setting

    Butterfly mixer with elevator addition FREE MIXER FREE MIXER FREE MIXER MIXER MIXER MIXER FROM CHANNEL: FROM CHANNEL: FROM CHANNEL: TO CHANNEL: TO CHANNEL: TO CHANNEL: TRIM: TRIM: TRIM: TRAVEL–: +100% TRAVEL–: +100% TRAVEL–: +10% TRAVEL+: +100% TRAVEL+: +100% TRAVEL+: +10% Notes •...
  • Page 24 Notes • The trim of the transmitter, in particular the trim of the ailerons, can only be used without restrictions in mode "0", if necessary with caution in mode "1" and must be left in neutral position in modes "2" and "3". •...

  • Page 25: Programming Example For Transmitters With Proportional Controls

    • Some transmitters allow the corrective factors to be altered during a flight using the proportional controls, whereas others allow fixed values only. • It is possible to use a channel to control the factor value by set- ting up flight phase specific transmitter control settings, but only with some transmitters;...

  • Page 26: Programming Example For Transmitters Without Proportional Controls

    Programming example for transmitters WITHOUT proportional controls Procedure, using the ailerons as an example step-by-step 1. In the transmitter's telemetry menu, switch to the "Gyro setting" Gyro setting display page of the receiver menus. MODE AI/EL MODE RU 2. Select the desired mode in the two "Mode" lines. Aile: Elev: 3.
  • Page 27 If this is not possible, the relevant servo must be installed in the model turned accordingly! • Are used programmable servos, for example Graupner DES, HVS or HBS servos, the servo reverse setting can be made directly in the servo according to the corresponding instructions.
  • Page 28 9. Turn the model clockwise by more than 45 degrees to the right. As soon as the detected axis with the sign axis number is dis- Gyro setting Aile servos played in "normal" representation, the axis assignation is com- Do setup pleted.

  • Page 29: Display "Servo Limit

    Rudder Movement of the model Control surface action (tail view) Display "Servo limit" In this menu, the servo travel for all channels can be limited, so that SERVO LIMIT the servos in gyro mode cannot run to the mechanical stop. 1: -150% +150% 2: -150% +150% 3: -150% +150%...

  • Page 30: Programming A Helicopter Model

    Programming a helicopter model Preparing the helicopter • On the model, set all servos to "neutral" mechanically, the lever must necessarily be at right angles. • The swash plate must be neutral, that is perpendicular to the main rotor axis. •...

  • Page 31: Transmitter Presettings

    Transmitter presettings • Select free / deleted model memory and initialize with model type "helicopter". • Set "Pitch front/back" according to your personal preferences and do not change it anymore. • Set all trims to "0" or leave them, never change them in flight. If possible, the trims should be deactivated in the transmitter for safety's sake, for example by setting the trim step to "0".

  • Page 32: Display "Swashplate Setting

    Display "Swashplate setting" SWP sensitivity The "SWP sensitivity" option allows you to adjust the sensitivity SWP setting either by specifying fixed values or alternatively by assigning a con- Swp sensitiv. Swp rate trol channel (C5 ... C16) that controls the value from the transmitter Swp expo with a proportional control.

  • Page 33: Expert Mode "Yes

    Direct stick R (Roll) and Direct stick N (Nick) The related direct stick setting allows you to set the direct response of the helicopter to the pilot's commands. If the nick command stops abruptly, the helicopter will oscillate if the value is set too high. Adjustment range respectively +70 …...
  • Page 34 Swp dynamic Higher dynamic values provide a more direct control feeling, lower values result in a smoother control feel. If the values are too high, the swashplate does not stop and it can overflow. If the values are too low, the control behavior becomes softer. Adjustment range: +10 …...

  • Page 35: Display "Tail Rotor Setting

    Display "Tail rotor setting" Tail sensitivity The "Tail sensitivity" option allows you to adjust the sensitivity either Tail rotor settin by specifying fixed values or alternatively by assigning a control chan- Tail sensitivity nel (C5 ... C16) that controls the value from the transmitter with a Tail rate Tail expo proportional control.

  • Page 36: Expert Mode "Yes

    Expert mode "Yes" As soon as the "Expert mode" option on the last line of the display Base sett control page "Basic setting control" is set to "Yes", further options are avail- Tail servo 1,5ms Tail frequency 333Hz able on the display pages "Swash setting" and "Tail rotor settings". Tail mid Tail limit B Regardless of "yes / no", however, the associated settings are always...
  • Page 37 Adjustment range: 0 … +80 Note On the ground, you can easily check whether the tail is working against the torque. • SWP => Tail This option is particularly useful with relatively slow-running tail rotors and is then usually set to 1/3 of the value of "pitch => tail". With high tail rotor speeds and good rear power the value can be set to "0".

  • Page 38: Display "Base Setup Control

    Display "Base setup control" Attention • In the course of the initial setting, the helicopter-specific set- tings in this menu must be started and this menu must be worked through from top to bottom point by point. • As soon as a value is activated in the "Basic setting control" menu, the gyro control and in some cases also the control is deactivated! Changes to the settings must therefore never be carried out in the air, but only when the drive motor is switched...
  • Page 39 Digital servos can be operated at a higher frequency. This allows the model to be controlled more quickly. • The operation of higher frequency servos is at your own risk. • For Graupner servos of type "HBS" we recommend a setting of 200 Hz. Swp direction Adjustment of the direction of the swashplate servos.
  • Page 40 You must locate this value in the servo manual and set it correctly. If a value has not been specified, it is probably a standard servo set at 1.5 ms. For Graupner servos of type DES, HVS or HBS, this value is partially programmable. However, we recom- mend sticking with the default setting.
  • Page 41 Digital servos can be operated at a higher frequency. This allows the model to be controlled more quickly. • The operation of higher frequency servos is at your own risk. • For Graupner servos of type "HBS" we recommend a setting of 333 Hz. Tail mid As soon as the value field "Value tail mid"...

  • Page 42: Display "Axis Assignment

    4. SWP servo mid Setting the neutral position of the fourth SWP servo. Note Effective only if "4 Servo" is selected in the "SWP Type" line of the display "Basic settings contr.". Logging Logs the selected functions to the transmitter's SD card for later evaluation and error analysis of logging activated on the transmitter side.
  • Page 43 3. Push or tap on the ENT key. "NO" is displayed inverted. 4. Change the value field to "YES". 5. Push or tap on the ENT key. 6. At the transmitter briefly bring the roll control stick to the right stop.
  • Page 44 Checking nick Tilt the helicopter so that its nose is facing downwards; the swash- plate moves consequently backwards. Incorrect! Right! Checking roll Tilt the helicopter to the right; the swashplate moves consequently to the left. Checking the tail direction of operation The effect depends on whether the helicopter is equipped with a left- or right-handed rotor and on the mounting side and the direc- tion of rotation of the tail rotor.
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  • Page 48: Firmware Update

    The associated application program can also be started directly by double-clicking the "micro_gyro_swloader.exe" file found in the "\\ Program Files (x86) \ Graupner \ gr_Studio" installation directory of the "HoTT_Software VX" package. In the program window "micro_gyro_swloader.exe", the "correct"...
  • Page 49 Afterwards, click on the "File" button to load the corresponding firm- ware file from the hard disk. The file name of the firmware compat- ible with the receiver to be updated always starts with "« receiver name »_« order number »_xxx", for example with "Falcon12_S1034_ xxx_xxx".

  • Page 50: Simplified Declaration Of Conformity

    SIMPLIFIED DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Graupner/SJ hereby declares that the 3-axis gyro receiver S1019. AIR GR-18 HoTT, S1034 Falcon 12 plus, S1035 Falcon 12, 33579 GR-18 HoTT and 33583 GR-24 PRO HoTT 2.4 GHz complies with the Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available at the following Internet address: www.graupner.de...

  • Page 51: Notes On Environmental Protection

    These operating instruction are exclusively for information purposes and are subject to change without prior notification. The current version can be found on the Internet at www.graupner.de on the relevant product page. In addition, the company Graupner/SJ has no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in construction or operation manuals.

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